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Owls Head Village Post Office

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Beach towels
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Owls Head, ME
  • Popular LocationOwls Head Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center8 min drive
  • Popular LocationRockland Harbor Park8 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owls Head Village Post Office

A Post Office as a vacation rental? Yes - Absolutely. This spectacular renovated building started as a barn on a nearby island in the 1800's. The downstairs of this historic building has been the working local post office since 1931. Upstairs, insulated from any noise of a small village meeting place, is the open loft style apartment, with soaring cathedral ceilings. Designed and decorated like a historic Maine cottage. Comfortably furnished, this property is the perfect romantic getaway. A great location, with amenities close by.

The modern, cozy kitchen will support all of your cooking needs. Plenty of inside dining areas, as well as dining al fresco on the deck, right next to the kitchen. The loft and cupola are private retreats for children in your party, just like sleeping in a tree house! The views from the cupola are panoramic, with a peek of the ocean in the distance (seasonally). There's a private deck off the back offering beautiful views of our gardens, where you can eat dinner and watch the sunset. The gardens and expansive lawn, lead to a small pond where you can sit next to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

Owls Head is a secluded and scenic buoy and lobster pot dotted peninsula, one of Maine's authentic waterfront colonies. Centrally located in midcoast Maine, it is the perfect starting point for day-trip adventures. Rockland is only 5 minutes away and 15 minutes to Camden, both offer great shopping, museums, art galleries and festivals. Next door is the "world's best" general store with "award winning" breakfasts and lunches served daily. Grocery items, soda, and wine available for you to take along on your daily adventures. A five minute walk down the hill takes you to a wharf, where you can buy lobster right off the boat. Only 3 minutes down the road is our favorite (award winning) farm to table restaurant, Primo's. There are so many amazing restaurants and lobster shacks close by.

Turns out, you can get there and almost anywhere from here!

Property manager

Doug Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved pets considered. Prior approval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment
Owls Head Village Post Office Owls Head
Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment Owls Head

About the area

Owls Head

Located in Owls Head, this apartment is by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Owls Head State Park - 9 min walk
  • Owls Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 8 min drive
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 8 min drive
  • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rock Harbor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Claws - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Owls Head State Park and Owls Head Lighthouse. Crescent Beach and Breakwater Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 133 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful unique property!
We stayed at the post office while we were in Maine for a family event. We loved the uniqueness and beauty of the house and the property. While we didn't have a chance to use the yard it was gorgeous. The location was great, just a few minutes from downtown Rockland and the General Store next door serves delicious breakfast and burgers.we would love to stay here again when we are able to use all the amenities the property offers like the kayaks. The owners were very responsive to inquiries and check in was very easy. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Destination for Our Honeymoon Road Trip!
We adored our short stay at the Owl's Head Post Office. Unbelievably clean - almost uncanny lack of dust in places that I wouldn't even mind finding dust, like the ledge under the bathroom mirror or out-of-sight tops of beams. Special thanks to the cleaners for their incredibly thorough work! Comfortable linens - After a couple nights on hotel polyester sheets, the Post Office linens were a dream. More blankets were found in the cupboard under the steps on a chillier night. Our hosts provided a detailed list of local recommendations. (The Keag had the best volume-to-price ratio of the lobster/crab rolls we tried.) Refrigerator and coffee pot are mini-sized, so we made several pots of coffee each morning, which we carried up to the... ... cupola! - A highlight of our stay was reading in the cupola each morning as the sun rose! The trees are filled in by May, so you can't see the ocean then - no problem for us. Mostly steep & narrow steps at the Post Office (& possible head-bumps in the cupola) - also not a problem for us, but physical ability should be a consideration when booking here. Provided kayak & gear 😍 - we were the only people on Monroe Island, a comfortable trip even without a ton of experience. SUCH a special experience. USE BUG SPRAY!! Delightful, picturesque area: hiking, lighthouses, & SO MANY independent bookstores! Friendly shopkeepers recognized us on repeat visits. Thank you to our hosts for the thoughtful curation of this vacation stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay❣️
My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing stay at the “Post Office”! It was just as advertised and more! It is so unique, you have to experience it to appreciate it! The Cupalo up top is my newest “Happy Place”❤️. From the birds at the feeders, to the beautiful gardens and the general store next door, you want for nothing. We plan to return‼️ Kris
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about our stay
Magical for us and our 10yo, who started asking to come back about 2 minutes after arriving.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, quaint and cool
This apartment above the Post Office in the tiny village of Owl's Head is one of the most-unique places we've stayed during our world travels. We were there over New Year's weekend, and in winter things tend to shutdown around here. However, the magnificent solitude and coastal walks out to the beautiful Owl's Head Lighthouse was just what we were looking for as a serene way to welcome in 2024. For such a small place, there's a ton of room in the apartment with a queen bed on the main level and more upstairs. We appreciated the well-stock galley kitchen, where we prepared a NYE feast of fresh local seafood. Off the back is large, elevated deck, which wasn't a great place for sitting in winter, but must be spectacular overlooking the gardens in summertime. Doug was a very helpful, gracious host who checked in via the app to ensure that we had everything we needed, and even let us have a late check out on New Year's Day. We'd highly recommend this lovely apartment, and definitely hope to come back when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
adorable place to stay
the apartment was great. well located and easy to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Thanksgiving
Wonderful stay (as always) in this eclectic and charming place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable
We enjoyed a long weekend in this lovely and well appointed property. It was clean, had everything we needed and the outdoor private area was the icing on the cake! This property is right next door to the general store and seven minutes from downtown Rockland. Over all very happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L., Avon, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
I am a repeat renter and love the Owls Head PO ! So full of character and charm, always neat and clean. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari T., Berlin, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This is the second year in a row that my husband and I stayed at this charming place. It's so cozy and the gardens are beautiful and serene. I loved drinking my coffee in the crow's nest while watching the sun rise over the gardens. Bonus points for being near the light house and several beaches for sea glass-hunting. The General Store's food can't be beat, but It does get a bit noisy from the customers at the General Store during the day. There were several customers who wandered into the backyard a few times where we were sitting by the fire pit. If you can deal with these minor annoyances, this place is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023